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Revision as of 06:29, 6 October 2016
The Westwood Community Church in Winnipeg, MB began services in 1978, and formally organized in 1979. The first building was occupied in 1989. Travis J. Reimer is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through division from Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren due to the latter's large size.
Bibliography
Mennonite Brethren Herald (27 May 1988): 46; (17 March 1989): 22.
Westwood Community Church 1980. 1980, 15 pp.
Archival Records
Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies, Winnipeg, MB: Volume 523.
Additional Information
Address: 401 Westwood Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3K 1G4
Location: Corner of Westwood Drive and McBey Avenue
Telephone: 204-888-1771
Website: Westwood Community Church
Denominational Affiliations:
Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba (1979-present)
Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1979-present)
General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches
Westwood Community Church Leading Ministers
| Minister | Years |
|---|---|
| James Nikkel | 1979 |
| Erwin Penner | 1979 |
| Travis Reimer | 1979-1988 |
| John M. Schmidt (interim) | 1989 |
| Lorlie Barkman | 1990-1997 |
| Sean Sagert (interim) | 1998 |
| Victor Neufeld (interim) | 1999 |
| Roger Thiessen | 2000-2009 |
| Rick Hill (interim) | 2009-2013 |
| Russ Toews | 2013-present |
Westwood Community Church Membership
| Year | Members |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 146 |
| 1995 | 192 |
| 2000 | 197 |
| 2010 | 214 |
Maps
Map:Westwood Community Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba
| Author(s) | Marlene Epp |
|---|---|
| Date Published | May 2013 |
Cite This Article
MLA style
Epp, Marlene. "Westwood Community Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. May 2013. Web. 16 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Westwood_Community_Church_(Winnipeg,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=137598.
APA style
Epp, Marlene. (May 2013). Westwood Community Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 16 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Westwood_Community_Church_(Winnipeg,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=137598.
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